We have a large search and rescue region which covers our land mass, and large areas of our surrounding oceans.

This service charter sets out the standard of service you can expect to receive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Middleton Kirwasi Gwaday travelled from his home country Papua New Guinea to complete a master's degree in Sweden.

Find out about the special arrangements for vessels which meet the definition of ‘tender’ under the national law.

Descriptions of the courses available to responders under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies.

Follow these steps to apply for an initial STCW certificate of competency or certificate of proficiency. Find out what you need to do to meet eligibility requirements, complete training and sea service and submit your application.

On Monday 10 July 1995, the Iron Baron chartered bulk carrier grounded on Hebe Reef at the approach to the Tamar River, northern Tasmania at 7.30 pm EST.

On 21 August 2019, a landing barge (operated as a Class 1E and 2D) capsized while transiting from Great Mackerel Beach to Pittwater north of Sydney.

You need full ownership history to register a vessel. If you don’t have this information, you must submit a notice of intention to register a vessel to AMSA.

The mooring snagged on an unseen underwater object and the chain was pulled out of the bow roller and down the side of the vessel. The vessel capsized with no resulting injuries.

This edition outlines an upcoming campaign on plan approval documentation and fire safety, initial survey recommendations and more.

Electronic visual distress signals are not a substitute for conventional pyrotechnic flares.

Be prepared before your trip. Stay safe at sea.

This five-year outlook of future action covers specific industry issues, international developments, priorities for standards, and legislative expiries.

We cannot process or issue any certificate or endorsement if your application is incomplete.

Find out more about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why you need one.

This page outlines the types of survey reports and details an AMSA assessor looks for when reviewing an application for approval.